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Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle and had to leave the game. The incident, which happened during batting of a teammate, immediately raised concerns about his condition. Clips of the scary moment circulated widely as fans awaited updates on whether he avoided a serious injury.

Reports suggest the 2027 ODI World Cup will be Virat Kohli's last, prompting debate in India and beyond over whether the batting great will retire from international cricket afterwards or continue in other formats. Kohli, already retired from T20 internationals, remains central to India's plans, and fans are weighing his hunger for records against age and workload as the tournament approaches.

Ortiz, who has been batting well heading into the playoffs, has undergone an MRI on his knee as the postseason approaches, according to MLB.com. His health status is now a point of concern for his team as rosters and lineups are set for the playoffs, and fans are awaiting results and word on whether he will be available.